n EXETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 307 Epping Road, (Route 27) Exeter, holds Sunday worship service with its new pastor, the Rev. Cynthia Nickerson, at 9:30 a.m. Following worship, there is a time of fellowship and refreshments. Children's nursery for those up to 3. Sunday School classes. Questions 772-6625. www.exeterumc.org.

n EXETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 307 Epping Road, (Route 27) Exeter. Directions and more information at www.exeterumc.org. All are welcome. The church is handicapped accessible and has a large parking lot.

n CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN EXETER, UCC: 21 Front St. Sundays: 10 a.m. service through June. Child care for infants and toddlers is available, and there is fellowship and refreshment after worship in the vestry. The Rev. Christine S. Boardman, senior pastor; Jennifer Daysa, director of Youth and Family Ministries. 772-4216 or www.congchurchexeter.org.

n FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF EXETER: Front Street, holds services and children's education Sunday at 9:30 a.m. DivorceCare, and Bible study, both 12-week programs will be offered at 6:45 p.m., Wednesdays beginning this fall. Voices needed for new praise & worship team, SATB. Rehearsals every other Sunday after service. The Rev. Dr. Dee Swilling, pastor. 772-3098, fbcexeter1@comcast.net or www.fbcexeter.org.

n FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 201 North Road, Route 125, holds Sunday service at 10 a.m. with the Rev. John Hastings. Nursery is provided and coffee hour follows the service. The church is handicapped-accessible. 679-5259.

n PILGRIM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 197 Middle Road (Route 111A), Brentwood. Summertime worship services at 10 a.m. Sunday School and nursery care. There is a playgroup on Thursdays mornings. Call the Rev. Kimberly S. McKerley at 778-3189 or e-mail pilgrimucc@pilgrimucc-nh.org.

n FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 36 Winnacunnet Road, holds Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care provided. Fellowship, coffee hour follow each service. Sunday school for preschool through high school at 9 a.m. Church handicapped-accessible and hearing devices provided for those who need them. 926-3200 or www.hamptonbaptist.com.

n HAMPTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 525 Lafayette Road (Route 1), Hampton. Sunday worship services with the Rev. Dr. Steven Notis, pastor: 9 a.m. (Sunday School meets during this service) and 10:45 a.m. Nursery care for children 3 and under. Fellowship, coffee, follow each service. Handicapped-accessible; hearing devices. Office: M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (926-2702). Visit http://hamptonumc.net. Sunday, Sept. 8 is Rally Day at Hampton United Methodist Church, 9-10 a.m. Come kick off the new Sunday School year. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend. Meet your new teachers and classmates - enjoy a group activity and sing. There will be Sunday School registration and information for parents on the upcoming year. Regular Sunday School classes begin Sept. 15. Child care for ages 3 and under. The church is located at 525 Lafayette Rd.(Route1), Hampton.

n FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH: A Christ-centered, Bible-based community, meets for Sunday worship at 10 a.m. at 112 High St. Bible study and prayer are held at 9:45 a.m. (child care available) and also at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. The pastors are Robert Lovejoy and Brian Abasciano. 926-7034 or www.faithcommunitychurch.info.

n Trinity Episcopal Church: 200 High St., Hampton, the Rev. David G. Robinson, Jr., Vicar. Holy Eucharist each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. Coffee and fellowship follows. On Sept. 14, the church will launch a new weekly 5 p.m. Saturday service. At least initially, it will be a simple celebration of the Holy Eucharist. In time, a monthly healing Eucharist may be added — or even such creative possibilities as a Taizé service or other "alternative" offerings of the liturgy. E-mail vicarchip@gmail.com; call 926-5688 or visit www.trinityhampton.org .

n HAMPTON FALLS UNITARIAN CHURCH: will hold Sunday church services at 10:45 a.m. through Labor Day weekend. Parking is available behind the classic Greek Revival building on Route 88 up the hill from Applecrest Orchard Farm. All are welcome.

n CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF KINGSTON: Sunday services are held at 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A Saturday Night Service is held at 5 p.m. at the Newton Campus located at 5 Amesbury Road, Newton. Sunday School is held during both Sunday morning services. Child care for infants and toddlers is provided for both Sunday services. Nursery pagers available.

n CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF KINGSTON: First Congregational Church of Kingston, 6 Church St. The Newton Campus is located at 5 Amesbury Road in Newton.

Newfields

n NEWFIELDS COMMUNITY CHURCH: 71 Main St. (Route 85), holds services at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. Care for children through age 4 will be provided. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Refreshments are served after Sunday school and the service. The Rev. Duke Gray is interim minister. 778-8626.

n THE CHRISTIAN FAITH CHURCH: Newfields, will host its Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. at Newfields Town Hall. The pastor is Robert Collinge. Sunday school is at 10:45 a.m. The church is a nondenominational Bible preaching, Bible-teaching church. 778-1104.

n Newmarket Community Church: 137 Main St, holds Sunday worship service at 10am. Sunday school 10:15-11 a.m. Thrift Shop at 10 North Main St. and is open Thursdays 12-6, Fridays 10-2 and Saturdays 10-2. The Food Pantry is at the church and is open on Friday and Saturday from 10 to 12.

n JOIN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 10 a.m., 295 Atlantic Ave. Sunday school and nursery during worship. No matter who you are or where you are in life's journey, you are welcome at UCC, North Hampton. 964-8687 or www.uccnorthhampton.org.

n CHURCH ALIVE!: Holds spirit-filled worship services conducted by its Pastoral Team at 112 B Lafayette Road, North Hampton, on Sunday at 10 a.m. with nursery and children's ministry provided during service. Intercessory Prayer is on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. followed by Christian Life and Bible Training at 7 p.m. Youth Alive meet on Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Senior Pastors: Bob & Anita Wing. Call 433-6639; e-mail church@alivenh.org or www.church-alive.org

n TEMPLE ISRAEL: 200 State St., is a progressive, welcoming conservative Jewish congregation offering religious education from preschool to post-bar/bat mitzvah, Sabbath and holiday services, and social and cultural programs for all ages. Rosh Hashana II will be observed on Friday, Sept. 6. A candle-lighting will be held at the temple at 6:51 p.m. The temple holds services at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. 436-5301, ext. 10, or visit templeisraelnh.org.

Amesbury, Mass.

n ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 120 Main St., Amesbury. Sunday Services are held at 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 and at 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Choir and Godly Play Christian Education. Nursery care is available during the 10 a.m. service. Christian Education check in begins at 9:45 a.m. Hospitality follows the 10 a.m. service. Visit www.stjamesamesbury.org or visit the Facebook page: St. James Episcopal Church, Amesbury, Mass.

n JOIN SEACOAST CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CONNECTION: the second Monday of the month from noon to 2 p.m. at Ashworth by the Sea Hotel, 295 Ocean Blvd., Hampton. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Group requires no membership or dues, however, there is a $19 fee for the luncheon and program. Call Carolyn at 964-6600.

n Kensington Congregational Church: Route 150, Kensington, will hold a traditional New England Ham and Bean Supper from 5 to 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. The cost of the supper is $7 for adults and $2.50 for children, and includes all you can eat. For information, call 772-5821.

Newmarket

n Newmarket Community Church: 137 Main St. Newmarket, will hold a Harvest Turkey Dinner, from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21. 8 Advanced tickets are $8 per person; $20 family (three or more). Children 5 and under are free.

Seabrook

n SEABROOK COMMUNITY TABLE: 5 to 6 p.m., every Monday at 867 Lafayette Road at the Church of Christ and every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Trinity Parish House, 103 Lafayette Road. Volunteers/Donations needed. 474-9608.

Stratham

n Stratham Community Church: 6 Emery Lane in Stratham, will hold a church supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28. Dinner will be a fall buffet including a beverage and dessert. Suggested donations are $8 for adults, $5 for children, and age 3 and under are free.

Exeter

n THE KIDS CORNER: First Baptist Church, 2 Spring St., Exeter, open 8:30 a.m. to noon, on Wednesday and Saturday. Offers slightly used ladies and children's clothing in a non-consignment shop. 772-3098.

n A DOLLAR WILL DO: Thrift Shop located at First Baptist Church of Hampton, 36 Winnacunnet Road. Hours of operation are Monday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All clothing items are $1 and the store is accepting donations. Donation bin is near the entrance.Call 926-3200.

n JOURNEY HOME THRIFT SHOP: 200 Lafayette Road, North Hampton. Mission is to provide financial support and to highlight the work of New Hampshire Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Call 379-8070, e-mail www.journeyhomethrift.org.